SALAD COOK - Salad Station / Ensaladera (Experienced Only) (Miami Beach)

The Setai; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable full-time schedule

Employee meals

401k plan

Paid vacation

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Job summary

A fine dining establishment in Miami Beach is seeking an experienced Salad Cook to maintain a high-volume salad station. The ideal candidate will demonstrate speed, precision, and attention to detail. Responsibilities include preparing salads and cold appetizers quickly, ensuring cleanliness, and adhering to food safety procedures. This role requires evening and weekend availability, and offers a stable full-time schedule along with employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a salad station or cold station.
• Strong knife skills and prep efficiency required.
• Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain a fully stocked salad/cold station.
• Prepare salads, dressings, and cold appetizers swiftly.
• Assemble dishes at high speed while ensuring presentation.

Skills

Fast working under pressure

Strong knife skills

Attention to detail

Prep efficiency

Job description

SALAD COOK - Salad Station / Ensaladera (Experienced Only) (Miami Beach)

Job Description
Location: Gianni’s at the Former Versace Mansion
Position: SALAD COOK – Salad Station / Ensaladera (Experienced Only)
Department: Kitchen
Reports to: Executive Chef
Full-Time | Fine Dining | High-Volume Service

Gianni’s at the Villa Casa Casuarina is seeking an experienced Salad Cook (Ensaladera) to join our high-volume, fine-dining kitchen. This is not an entry-level role. Our line regularly handles 500–800 covers in a single night, and we need cooks who can execute with speed, precision, and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain a fully stocked and organized salad/cold station.
• Prepare salads, cold appetizers, dressings, and garnishes quickly and consistently.
• Prep vegetables, lettuces, fruits, herbs, and station items with precision.
• Assemble dishes at high speed during service while maintaining presentation standards.
• Keep excellent mise en place, rotation, and station cleanliness.
• Follow all food‑safety and HACCP procedures.
• Assist with prep for daily service and large events.
• Communicate clearly with the line and expo during service.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a salad station or cold station (fine dining or high‑volume preferred).
• Ability to work extremely fast and organized under pressure.
• Strong knife skills and prep efficiency.
• High attention to detail and plating presentation.
• Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

What We Offer

• Stable full-time schedule.
• A professional, respectful, high-performance kitchen environment.
• Opportunity for growth.
• Employee meals.
• 401k plan.
• Paid vacation.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.